We live in a moment of remarkable change and opportunity that is cognitive computing. The convergence of data and technology is transforming industries, society and even the workplace. CognitiveScale is looking for talent to drive market success by building cognitive business solutions.

Job Expectations:

As our organization grows, we are looking for a PMO Manager who can establish and manage the PMO for the company. The PMO Manager will have three main responsibilities:

• Manage the team of project managers. Keep all internal and external projects running smoothly and meeting expectations. Create dashboards and status reports that meet the needs of the extended organization.
• Create processes and tools for resource allocation across multiple diverse and dynamic projects.
• Implement a Professional Services Automation system with interfaces to our finance, CRM, and expense reporting systems.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced PMO Manager (or Director) who is very analytical and process driven. The PMO Manager will need to be an effective people manager and a strong technologist. CognitiveScale solutions are sophisticated, leading edge enterprise level solutions so we’re in need of someone with the intellectual horsepower and personal drive to thrive in this environment.

You’ll also need to be analytical, calm under pressure, process oriented, KPI fanatic, good juggler, personable manager, stickler on the details, comfortable jumping into (and understanding) a sea of data.

Qualifications: 

• 10 years of total experience
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree or technical certification(s) preferred
• PMP
• Ran successful PMO elsewhere in an enterprise software environment
• Experience in resource management, including resources not under direct control
• People management experience of at least 10 direct reports
• Knowledge and familiarity with Professional Services Automation systems, Financial Force preferred
• Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
• Highly organized, detail oriented, and self-motivated
• Able to thrive in a high-growth, fast-paced environment
• Strong sense of technology platforms and their potential

Bonus points for:

• Scrum master
• Six sigma belt
• Cognitive application experience
• Stood up a successful PMO
• Ability to develop some of the PSA interfaces that we’ll surely need

CognitiveScale is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CognitiveScale does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, or disability.